Category Archives: Las Vegas

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

Posted on March 13, 2012 by beckyajohnson

For donating plasma last month I got 2 free tickets to the Vegas show Popovich Comedy Pet Theater — thanks United Blood Services for providing me with free bi-monthly entertainment. According to the website the show is the “Best New … Continue reading →

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The Lost Girls + Firefly Summerlin

Posted on March 12, 2012 by beckyajohnson

This month’s adventure for the Destinations Book and Dinner Club was the memoir The Lost  Girls and the eclectic tapas restaurant Firefly Summerlin in Las Vegas. The Lost Girls: Three Friends, Four Continents, One Unconventional Detour Around the World by … Continue reading →

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Lipstick Jihad + Habib’s Persian Cuisine

Posted on February 4, 2012 by beckyajohnson

I recently joined the Destinations Book and Dinner Club in Las Vegas, which combines four of my favorite things — reading memoirs set in other countries, trying new food, dreaming/reminiscing about international travel and talking about all of the above … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Way Down Book Launch Party

Posted on January 8, 2012 by beckyajohnson

I’ve previously attended several book launches, but never have I personally known the author. That is until last night’s book launch party for Jake Elliot’s novel The Wrong Way Down at Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar. I am generally not … Continue reading →

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V The Ultimate Variety Show

Posted on December 6, 2011 by beckyajohnson

Donating blood in Las Vegas has it’s perks. As there always seems to be a shortage of blood in town, especially around the holidays, United Blood Services solicits donors with a different incentive each month. For donating in November, I … Continue reading →

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